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  • Certified teaching for reliable progress

  • A1 to C2 – all levels for one price

  • Fast & easy visa enrollment + accommodation options

  • Special courses and exams:
    telc, TestDaF, IELTS

  • Easy registration online or at our office

  • 2 min from S-Bahn Rödelheim (S3–S5)

  • Enjoy our cafeteria, terrace, WiFi, water dispenser & air-conditioned rooms

Want to learn German? – Welcome to ZDSK!
For over 40 years, we’ve been teaching people from all over the world – whether for university, work, or everyday life in Germany. Thanks to our experience and hands-on approach, learning German becomes clear, motivating, and effective. You’ll train all key skills with us: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. In small groups (8–15 participants), you’ll learn with dedicated professionals – personally, effectively, and at every level from A1 to C2, in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

ZDSK – The language school in the Rhine-Main area.

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New, expected from December:

idp IELTS exams at our test centre!


We are delighted to announce that Tandem Frankfurt is the first German test centre to offer idp IELTS exams.

Would you like to live, study or work in an English-speaking country? Take the IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training exam on computer in our test centre.


The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely recognised English language tests worldwide. You can find all the information you need about the exam, registration and the procedure here.


20/10/25

Unser neuer Partner IDP IELTS. Mach die Prüfung für dein Visum für ein englischsprachigen Land.
Unser Kulturprogramm in Frankfurt und im Rhein-Main-Gebiet. Lerne Deutsch unterwegs mit Spaß und Freunden!

Do you already know our cultural program? No?
Then click here !

Pruefungsvorbereitung Deutschkurs C1 Hochschule
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for young refugees who have already completed secondary school or started or already completed degree programme/vocational training in their home country.
Your donation supports language courses that prepare them for their academic future!

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OUR COURSES

You want to learn German comfortably from home? For online courses check Tandem-Frankfurt e.V.

  • The prices are the same for all levels. Course books are not included in the price.

  • Here you choose your course type - in the next step, your course start date and level.

  • If you are applying for a language course visa in Germany, you need a course with at least 20 units (45 min each) per week. 

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Deutsch Intensiv morning

20 units of 45 minutes/week

Monday-Friday / 9-12.30 / 4 weeks 369 €/ 12 weeks 1.080 €

Intensive course from beginners' to advanced level. 5 days per week. In groups of 8-15 participants, you will practice all four language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) intensively and effectively.

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evening course mo+we

Evening course Mo+Wed / Tu+Th

4 units / 8 units of 45 minutes/week

Monday+Wednesday/ Tuesday+Thursday /
19.30-21 / 110 € for 4 weeks or 300 € for 12 weeks
17.30-20.45 / 200 € for 4 weeks or 570 € for 12 weeks

Perfect for studying German after work! Lessons take place twice a week in the evening for 90/180 minutes.

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telcC1 HS Vorebreitungskurs

telc C1 Hochschule
preparatory course

15 units of 45 minutes/week

Monday-Friday / 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. / €369 for 4 weeks (exam fee excluded)

Four-week preparatory course for the telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule exam. The exam can be booked in the following month.

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C1 higher learning for University and job

C1 practice for university, job and exams

6 units of 45 minutes/week

Tuesday + Thursday
10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (170€ for 4 weeks)

Are you in C1 and have problems with writing or discussing?
Are you done with the C1 level and want to prepare even better for your job,
your studies or an exam?

In the additional course C1-Advanced we have the right program for you!

The course has 2 parts. Each part lasts 4 weeks and can also be attended individually and can be ideally combined with the exam preparation course C1!

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Private lesseon

Individual lessons

45 minutes

55€ per 45 min

In private lessons, you decide what matters most: your learning pace, your topics, and your goals. Whether you're preparing for an exam, need German for work, or simply want to speak more confidently – we design the lessons to suit you best.

You can schedule your lessons flexibly with us. Classes take place online or at our location in Rödelheim – whichever you prefer.

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Deutsch Intensiv afternoon

20 units of 45 minutes/week

Monday-Friday / 13.30-17.00 / 349 € for 4 weeks or 890 € for 12 weeks

Intensive course from beginners' to advanced level. In groups of 8-15 participants, you will practice all four language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) intensively and effectively.

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Prüfungstraining  B2/C1/telcC1 HS

Exam preparation telc B1/B2/C1


B1: 8 units of 45 minutes / week
B2: 6 units of 45 minutes / week
C1: 9 units of 45 minutes / week


B1: Tuesday + Thursday
01.30 - 05.00 p.m. (€275 for 4 weeks)

B2: Monday + Thursday + Friday
11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. or 01.30 - 03.00 p.m. (€230 for 4 weeks)

C1: Monday + Wednesday + Friday
10.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. (€280 for 4 weeks)

Four-week preparatory courses with a teacher that prepare for the exams telc Deutsch B1, B2, or C1.

Our telcB2 Interactive Training is the perfect match for the B2 preparation course.

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Grammar course

2 units of 45 minutes/week

Wednesday | 13.30-15.00 | €80 for 4 weeks | suitable from level B1.2

Are you struggling with the german grammar? Then attend our grammar course.

Part1: Conjugation, case, alternating prepositions, adjective declension
Part2: Sentence structure (negation), connectors, verbs with prepositions, pronominal adverbs
Part3: Relative clauses, passive, participles as adjectives, conditional II

The course has 3 parts. Each part lasts 4 weeks and can be taken separately.
Blended Learning: 90 min of preparation using e-learning + 90 min on Wednesdays with teacher

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Conversation

Conversation

2 units of 45 minutes/week

Wednesday | 13:30 - 15:00 Uhr / €60 for 4 weeks / suitable from level B1

A course that focuses on oral communication in German, focusing on practicing free conversation about various topics, reading news articles about current events and expanding and developing vocabulary, and much more.

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Special course

Special courses on request

Upon request, we are happy to create a tailor-made course designed to meet your individual needs and learning goals – whether you're looking for a specific topic, schedule, or format. Simply click on “Request” or send us an email with your ideas. We will contact you promptly to work out the best solution together.

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Deutsch Kompakt evening

16 units of 45 minutes/week

Monday-Thursday / 17.30-20.45 / 299 € for 4 weeks or 840 € for 12 weeks

Intensive course from beginners' to advanced level. 4 days per week in the classroom at school. On fridays, all participants will complete tasks at home in self-study. In groups of 8-15 participants, you will practice all four language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) intensively and effectively.

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telc B2 exam Interactive Training

telcB2 exam Interactive Training

Self-study course includes:
- One mock exam (all parts except oral expression)
- 3 hours of practice exercises (for all parts)
- One Evaluation of the written expression

6 weeks of access from booking confirmation | €29

You prepare intensively at home with digital practice exercises for all exam sections (📖 🎧 ✍️ 🗣️).
With detailed explanations, you learn what to focus on and review essential grammar and vocabulary.
Afterward, you take an online mock exam and receive thorough explanations for all answers. An experienced examiner corrects your written expression and provides valuable tips.
Ideal as well as a supplement to the telc B2 preparation course!

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B2-Writing course

4 units of 45 minutes/week

Tuesday + Friday | 11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. or 1.30 - 3.00 p.m. | €170 for 4 weeks | from B2.1

Is the sentence correct?
How do I put down what I want to say?

In this course you will learn the basics of writing expressive texts in German. From a creative approach, we write for everyday life, university and exams.

The course has 2 parts. Each part lasts 4 weeks and can also be attended individually.

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Spielend Deutsch

Play your way to German

120 min per week

Thursday | 1 pm - 3 pm | €60 for 4 weeks | suitable from level B1.2

Would you like to speak German more fluently, meet new people and share some laughs?
Then our program is just right for you:

- Play exciting interactive games at a welcoming get-together.
- Meet nice people and share experiences!

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Wolkenkratzer Plus Interactive Trainer

Wolkenkratzer Plus Interactive Trainer

24 weeks from booking confirmation

H5P presentations, LearningApps, Moodle quizzes and more from A1.1 - B1.3 | 24 weeks access | 30€ if you do not own a print version of Wolkenkratzer | 5€ if you own a print version

You are not attending a course at our language school or your course is over? But you would like to use our digital learning offers?
With the Wolkenkratzer Interactive Trainer you get access to digital exercises and explanations of vocabulary and grammar - 51 topics matching our free online book.
From "kein - keine" to "Wechselpräpositionen" to "Passiv", you will find interactive presentations and multimedia tasks - also ideal for revision at level B2.

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Wolkenkratzer Lehrbuch Deutsch A1
Wolkenkratzer Lehrbuch Deutsch A2
Wolkenkratzer Lehrbuch Deutsch B1

In our A1, A2 and B1 courses we use our popular textbook Wolkenkratzer, which was awarded by the "Paritätisches Bildungswerk" and the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main with the Hessian main prize for good pedagogics. The book is also available as an online version completely free of charge. In the higher levels, we use Vielfalt from Huber. The online license can be bought online in the BlinkShop at blinklearning. The printed copies of Wolkenkratzer and Vielfalt can be purchased at the language school.

Vielfalt Deutschkurs Buch B2
Vielfalt Deutschkurs Buch C1
Kursbuecher
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General terms and conditions

for our language courses at ZDSK Zentrum für deutsche Sprache und Kultur gGmbH
 

  1. The full course fee must be paid at least one week before the course starts. 

  2. The registration is valid for 4 weeks. A continuation of the course in the next level is usually possible.

  3. Depending on the course type, each course for a certain level may begin with different lessons. Learning outcomes and the achievement of a certain level depend on individual circumstances and cannot be guaranteed.

  4. Courses are aimed at adults and require your regular participation and constructive collaboration. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the course if they behave disruptively or fail to participate as required.

  5. In case of cancellation up to 7 days before the course start, we charge a cancellation fee of €50. For later cancellations or non-attendance, the course fee unfortunately cannot be refunded. If you provide a medical certificate confirming an expected illness duration of at least two weeks before the course begins, the course can be postponed to a later date free of charge, provided that places are available.

  6. If you have been granted a special visa to attend a German course, participation is mandatory. In most cases it is not possible to cancel.

  7. If you register for a two-week course, the course fee will be 60%, for a three-week course 80% of the fee for a four-week course.

  8. All information and prices are provided without guarantee. Courses and fees may be subject to change throughout the course of the year. 

  9. If we are obliged to cancel a course, we will reimburse already paid fees. No further claims can be made.

  10. The occasional cancellation of classes as a result of exceptional circumstances will not be substituted.

  11. GDPR: Your data will be used solely for course administration purposes and customer information and will not be passed on.

Student testimonials

Iuliia Efimova

"Das Engagement des Lehrers. "

average rating is 5 out of 5

Mary Ann Dominguez

"meine lehrerin ist sehr gut! - Gabi, Caro und Ute"

average rating is 5 out of 5

Rahul Raman

"Die Lehrerin (besonders Gabi) sind so gut und freundlich, interaktiv und konzentrieren sich immer auf den Kurs und auch auf die deutsche Kultur. Ich empfehle alle, der Deutsch lernen möchte, sich für Tandem anzumelden."

average rating is 5 out of 5

Mariia Evtushevskaia

"Ich möchte gerne sagen, dass alle Lehrern und Lehrerinnen sehr nett waren. Aber Eine Lehrerin hielt sich mit mir nicht correct an. Ich habe mich nicht gut gefühlt, wenn Sie Beispiele über mich ( alt, Schönheit , alle mit den negativen Bedeutungen ) gemacht haben"

average rating is 4 out of 5
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Get in touch

Rödelheimer Bahnweg 31, 60489 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30 - 19.15; Friday 8.30 - 17.15

Tel. 069/777171

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Account holder: ZDSK Zentrum für deutsche Sprache und Kultur gGmbH      IBAN: DE69 3702 0500 0007 0375 01     BIC: BFSWDE33XXX

Bank address: SozialBank AG, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 85, 50668 Köln

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